Hill Farm

View prices & book Last booked 18 hours ago 8.9 242 reviews

Pitch 4 electric hard standing pitch on the cl site

Well-maintained site a 10-minute drive from the Suffolk coast
A 15-minute drive to Southwold, and half an hour from Sutton Hoo
Pub five minutes' drive away; a few minutes from a shop and petrol

Fancy some downtime exploring rural Suffolk? The tree-shaded pitches at Hill Farm are in a peaceful setting near the historic town of Saxmundham, handily accessible from the A12 and close to Suffolk’s popular coastline. This is a site that welcomes families and groups of friends – and it's wonderfully dog-friendly too (there’s a four-acre woodland to the north of the site that's great for dog walking). The site has good TV reception for relaxing indoors on damp or chilly days. Raised gas-powered or charcoal/wood barbecues are allowed too (no ground or silver barbecues please), so you can keep warm and toasty while grilling up a barbecue feast. A pub in Darsham village is a five-minute drive away (or half an hour's walk along a farm track through the fields). The nearest shop is at the local petrol station, a few minutes' drive away (near to the Darsham train station). There's also a good local bakery a few minutes' drive away along the A12. The popular village of Westleton (10 minutes’ drive) has village stores, a farm shop, a garage and an art gallery. Back on site, there are several toilet blocks with hot running water, plus four showers. There is also a washing machine, grey waste and chemical toilet disposal and recycling.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		9

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This rural campsite offers great value with spacious, secluded pitches amongst trees. Guests consistently praise the owner's exceptional helpfulness and friendly welcome. Facilities are basic but kept clean, with hot showers and WiFi available. The location is ideal for exploring the Suffolk coast and nearby attractions, with good local pubs within walking distance. While some mention minor road noise and dated facilities, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests keen to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

Dog thoroughly enjoyed his first camping trip

Another toilet/shower/kitchen/pot washing unit

Hard standing pitch showing electric hook up and dishwashing unit

Our first attempt at putting this up, went ok and still married!

Waiting for squirrels to come out to play.

Sink in bits. owner did put it back together when i asked about it.

Random chair with dirty cushion on our pitch

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Arrival date (latest first)

We really liked the large pitch,…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		7

Jul 2026 Stella S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked We really liked the large pitch, and how the trees separated the space to give a sense of privacy.
We appreciated Jaiks warm welcome on arrival and the amount of facilities offered. There were a good number of toilets etc. The facilities also had a touch of home and felt well thought out. We took a nice circular walk from the site and would happily stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basically beautiful - a simple site that's incredible value

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Wendy H. 1 review

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Incredible value and fantastic experience, thanks to the brilliant information provided in advance by Jaik. Loved the rural setting and walk up the lane to a fantastic pub (Fox Inn). Very chilled vibe and the perfect pre-stop before Latitude Festival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our weekend camping. Thanks

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		7
Wifi		8

Jul 2026 gary c. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked The owner, Jaik, very approachable and helpful...a short drive, 10 minutes through heathland to get to the beach, with free parking...2 lovely pubs close by. Camp site was quiet, and our pitch was secluded surrounded by trees. Stayed for 2 nights. Very reasonable nightly rate, site even had wifi.

Disliked For the price we paid...no negative points.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well kept place and very quiet

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		5

Jul 2026 Ian H. 1 review

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Host was very helpful
Pitch was very nice and quiet.
Facilities were clean and tidy
All in all a peaceful, relaxing time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would happily return.

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Debi N. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Quaint rural site, quiet and dark, adequate shower and toilet facilities, reading nook with a good choice of materials.
Comfy outside furniture and tables/ benches dotted around for camper's use, also a washing line.
Lovely bakery and pubs within minutes drive and the charming Thorington Theatre.
Jaik the owner was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets and showers Big pitches Peaceful…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		3

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Clean toilets and showers
Big pitches
Peaceful environment

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super campsite

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jul 2026 Pud 2. 1 review

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Great spot. Gladed campsite with basic but comprehensive facilities. Long electricity hook up cables provided. Scattered furniture which is a nice touch. Clean toilets. Easy waste disposal. Owner Jaik incredibly responsive & helpful but not intrusive. Really liked it.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for what we needed…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		8
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		1

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Perfect for what we needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value quality site

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 John B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Price, amenities, owner manager's helpfulness, close to RSPB Minsmere and other coastal attractions

Disliked The only pitch available had little sunshine so my solar panels were ineffective

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but very welcoming, so peaceful and relaxing

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		7

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Hill Farm

Lymballs Lane

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 3QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.28501°N
1.54002°E

Nearest transport

Coach

12.1 mi Old Market Place

12.7 mi Cork Bricks

12.7 mi Chaucer Street

Rail

1.1 mi Darsham Rail Station

4.5 mi Halesworth Rail Station

5.3 mi Saxmundham Rail Station

Ferry

5.8 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing

5.8 mi Southwold Ferry Landing

18.9 mi Reedham Ferry South

Airport

28.8 mi Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hills Farm is an great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, with indie boutiques in cobbled streets and restaurants on the pier in the cute seaside town of Southwold (15 minutes’ drive), and an extensive sandy beach backed by dunes at Walberswick (10 minutes). Aldeburgh (20 minutes) is home to famous literary and music festivals, plus bracing strolls on the pebble beach and a renowned fish and chip shop. There’s plenty of history in these parts too, with stately part-medieval Orford Castle (25 minutes) open for tours of its angular keep, and you can follow a spectacular walk around the walls at Framlingham Castle (20 minutes). The star of the show here, however, might just be the Anglo-Saxon burial ground and museum showcasing its priceless, golden finds at Sutton Hoo (half an hour). Getting out and about in glorious and unspoilt countryside is easy too, with boardwalks crossing the heathland at National Trust-owned Dunwich Heath and Beach (15 minutes). At the famous RSPB Minsmere coastal reserve (20 minutes), you have the chance to spot otters in reedbed pools, with rare bitterns and avocets nesting nearby.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	6.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	15.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	15.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Gorleston Beach	21.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 9.3 mi

Orford Castle 13.2 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 13.3 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 15.7 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 17.2 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 13.4 mi

Sutton Hoo 15.8 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 3.1 mi

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 3.7 mi

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 3.7 mi

HEVENINGHAM HALL 4.1 mi

Dunwich Heath - Eastbridge - Minsmere River - Westleton 4.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 56 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Additional terms

Water/sand buckets must be set up nearby before any barbecue or fire is lit.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hill Farm? Hills Farm is an great base for exploring the Suffolk coastline, with indie boutiques in cobbled streets and restaurants on the pier in the cute seaside town of Southwold (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Arrive:	12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	11:30 a.m.

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What customers say

We really liked the large pitch,…

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Basically beautiful - a simple site that's incredible value

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Enjoyed our weekend camping. Thanks

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Well kept place and very quiet

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Would happily return.

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Clean toilets and showers Big pitches Peaceful…

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Super campsite

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Perfect for what we needed…

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Great value quality site

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Basic but very welcoming, so peaceful and relaxing

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Camping 2.0

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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